ETYM French assemblée, from assembler. Related to Assemble.
1. A group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit.
2. A group of persons gathered together for a common purpose.
3. The social act of assembling; SYN. assemblage, gathering.

ETYM French concile, from Latin concilium; con- + calare to call.
(Homonym: counsel).
1. A body serving in an administrative capacity.
2. A meeting of people for consultation.

A group of persons together in one place; SYN. assemblage.